Eileen Hockersmith

1935 ∼ 2018

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Eileen Hockersmith, 83, of Port Neches, Texas passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018 in Port Neches. Eileen was born in Port Arthur, Texas on September 18, 1935 to the late Elmo Thomas Hockersmith and Dellora Carter Hockersmith.

Eileen shared the Lord with others as a volunteer missionary from 1959 until 1988 and she also worked for Sears from 1997 until 2007.

Those left to cherish Eileen’s memory are her brother, Dan Thomas Hockersmith and a host of loving nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to her parents, Eileen is preceded in death by her brothers, Leonard, David and Rufus Hockersmith.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland, Texas on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until service time at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial in Port Neches.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Tasha Broom with Hospice Plus for all the loving care she provided to Eileen.

Condolences

Cathy Carlile Turner November 19, 2018

Another true matriarch has left the Hockersmith family. I feel blessed from as long as I can remember til now (60 years), of wonderful memories under the Nederland trees of the Hockersmith home of her parents and mine having fellowship and laughter together. Playing with David, teasing with Rufus, feeling her gentle care if she was there. Our family had one important common bond... we shared family. Tommy became ours and my sister Gloria became theirs. Sharing their children, etc... Joys and sorrows were interwoven, but faith never shaken. Eileen was still a woman of grace when I saw her at Gloria’s funeral. She had a love of her family, so strong.. it brought as many back as possible to tell her goodbye before she left. That speaks volumes. My heart-felt sympathies go your way as she kept her family intact and close to her heart. She left a hole... but she left the greatest inheritance on earth. Now my sis and her are where they have lived their life to be... They were sisters on earth and now sisters all through eternity. It’s hard to lose a sister, but bearable because we really know WHERE the are! My love. Cathy Carlile Turner and Charles.

Brandy Block November 13, 2018

My family lived across the street from Ms. Eileen for almost 20 years. She was a beautiful, funny, smart, compassionate lady who will be missed. The Block Family Ray, Brandy, Jared, and Kyle

Brandy Block November 13, 2018

Brandy Block lit a candle in memory of Eileen Hockersmith

Vickie Fairchild November 13, 2018

When I first moved back to KY in 1979, I met Eileen. She helped me fix up a little apartment into a homey one. She fixed us some nachos to eat after working for several hours. I could only touch them to my lips before the burning started... she was used to Louisiana cooking and could eat them hot! She became a lifelong friend and someone I looked up to... I will miss her very much.

Mary Silvernail November 13, 2018

Mary Silvernail lit a candle in memory of Eileen Hockersmith

Dianne Thompson Hollier November 13, 2018

Dearest Dan and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. I did not have the pleasure of ever meeting your dear sister, Eileen; in fact, I thought there were only boys in your family. I greatly admired your mother and father and always though you were a wonderful Christian youth and classmate. Please keep your precious memories of your sister and other loved ones who have passed on close to your heart and may other family members do the same. Sincerely, Dianne Thompson Hollier Sr. ‘60 PNG classmate

Ken And Delaine Hollis November 13, 2018

Ken And Delaine Hollis lit a candle in memory of Eileen Hockersmith